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1 Villa Martires, Extremadura

Stirring Spanish history, a divine garden and extraordinary views are the
trademarks of this remarkable new Extremaduran rental property. Tucked into
hilltop Trujillo’s old town, with a mesmerising widescreen panorama towards
Portugal and the Gredos mountains – a landscape recently nominated for
Unesco World Heritage Status – Villa Martires is the remarkable
reincarnation of a 12th-century military garrison built on Roman
foundations. A Spanish-mansion vibe – imposing fireplaces, antique
furniture, tapestries, vast oil paintings – is juxtaposed with the less
formal garden cottage (available for separate rent), which has upmarket
English memorabilia on the walls and a Moroccan loggia with silk cushions,
rugs and lanterns. Outside is pretty special, too. The tiered gardens of
citrus and olive trees, designed by a Chelsea Flower Show gold medallist,
contain a spectacular tennis court and pool. The in-villa catering should
also win awards – try creamy tortilla and sausages cooked with sherry and
Manchego.